Early 20th c. Aluminum Expandable French Field Binoculars with Compass c.1940 Consoles Small H 9 in

Small H 9 in

The lamp is in proper working order and the cord is in good condition

The leather and wire have retained most of its original finish and is in good condition with appropriate patina for its age

Cord 44 in

The top consists of two wide planks of Elm constructed using antique nail heads and tenon joints

Early 20th c. Aluminum Expandable French Field Binoculars with Compass c.1940 Consoles Small H 9 inABOUT An original pair of aluminum and leather wrapped French field binoculars with compass. "Jumelle Etat Major" (Twin General Staff) is inscribed on each barrel. The objective lenses are clear and their optics are good. The metal focus wheel works well. Compass works. The piece is in good condition with appropriate patina for its age. CREATOR France. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Aluminum, Leather, Optical glass. CONDITION